ACTM State Math CompetitionRogers students took some of the top honors in the state math competition. HHS' Emily Low placed 2nd in Statistics, HHS' Mounika Seeram 3rd in Statistics, RHS' Tiffany Tang 1st in Calculus, & Kirksey's Sai Sirigineedi 2nd in Algebra I.

DECA Receives Top Honors at StateThe RHS DECA Club recently received two of the highest national DECA achievement awards at the State DECA Leadership and Competitive Events Conference in Springdale. Chapter awards received were the Promotional Campaign and Community Service awards. In addition, RHS DECA received recognition for having led all state DECA chapters in money raised for charities. Many RHS DECA students were winners in various competitive events:

National Merit FinalistsFive Rogers students ranked among the top-scoring students in the country on the PSAT. They are RHSstudents Alex Brown, Olivia Paschal and Tori Metheny and HHS students ChristineTownsley and Arron Fox.

Arkansas Stock Market Game1st Place - Sydney Funcannon and Jayce Smith (LMS) beat out 1,198 other teams and increased their virtual portfolio by $20,000 in 11 weeks to become the state Stock Market Game winners.

2nd Place in Stamp Out Smoking Sketch ContestOut of 3,000 entries from 62 Arkansas schools, KMS student Serena Puang won 2nd place in the Stamp Out Smoking Sketch Contest for the Arkansas Department of Health. She received a mini iPad along with the recognition.

Andrew Elkins took the National Spanish Examination and received the Silver Medal for 85th place (94th percentile). Savvana Coggins, Chloe Howard and Abigail Womack received honorable mention (above the 50th percentile).
State Champion Girls Tennis TeamRogers High School

State Champion Runner-up Girls Tennis Team
Rogers Heritage High School

State Champion Boys Cross Country Team
Rogers High School

State Champion Runner-up Girls Cross Country Team
Rogers Heritage High School

National Merit SemifinalistsRHSstudents Alex Brown, Olivia Paschal and Tori Metheny and HHS students ChristineTownsley and Arron Fox are among the top-scoring students in the nation on the PSAT.

Arkansas Special Education Administrator of the YearSherry Stewart

Bessie B. Moore Economics AwardLinda Haley

State Outstanding History Teacher of the Year - Daughters of the American RevolutionWayne Levering
Arkansas Business Teacher of the YearTeisha Weisenfels

National Board CertificationEight more Rogers teachers recently earned their National Board Certification, the highest credential for teachers. They are LaKeisha Newberry (BK), Tammy Guthrie (BK), Dawna Rice (NS), Lois Cox (OD), Jaymie Newman (RJ),Kim Phillips (GL), Cynthia Hughes (HHS), and Natalie Olivieri (RHS) as well as one teacher who received her recertification, Susan Henderson (OW). This brings the total up to 103 teachers in the district who have distinguished themselves with this high honor.

Outstanding Educational Performance AwardsTwelve Rogers schools earned Outstanding Educational Performance Awards in 2013 based on their high achievement. The Office of Education Policy awarded three Rogers schools for being among the state and region's most improved over the past six years. Those are Russell D.Jones Elementary (#1 in Northwest Arkansas and # 4 in the state for increasing literacy proficiency to 91% and #5 in the region for increasing math proficiency to 88%), Grace Hill (#3 in Northwest Arkansas and #11 inthe state for increasing literacy proficiency to 89%), and Elmwood Middle School (#4 in the region for increasing math proficiency to 82%). Fantastic gains!

Three schools were also recognized for being in the state's Top 10 for 7th grade literacy, Kirksey, Lingle and Elmwood, and in the state's Top 25 overall, Eastside, Bellview, Tucker & Kirksey as well as in "the beating the odds category", Oakdale, Old Wire, Jones, Grimes, Tillery, Grace Hill, and Eastside.

Best of the Best Finalists
Readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette voted Bellview Elementary, Kirksey Middle School and Rogers High School as finalists for Best of the Best among the schools in Northwest Arkansas in 2013.

AP Scholars

An outstanding group of 222 students in the Rogers Public Schools have earned the distinction of AP Scholar for their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. Students took the AP Exam in May 2013 after completing rigorous courses at Rogers High School and Rogers Heritage High School. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on student’s performance on AP exams.

Seven students qualified for the AP National Scholar Award by earning an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. The RHS students are: Meredith Breach, Bryan Kinzer, Avery Reiff, Kaitlin Rhodes, and Tiffany Tang. The HHS students are: Kassidy Joyner and Jason Townsley.

U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools in AmericaRogers Heritage High School and Rogers High School

Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School LeadershipPam Camper, principal of Russell D. Jones Elementary, was one of only seven principals of National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2012 to receive this high honor from the U.S. Department of Education.

Diamond School to WatchKirksey Middle School, the first school ever to receive this distinction in Arkansas, has been designated for the third time as a national model in academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, organization, and social equity.

NCEA High Performing SchoolsSix schools – Bonnie Grimes, Eastside, Grace Hill, Lowell, Old Wire and Russell Jones - were selected as high performing schools by the National Center for Educational Achievement for their high Benchmark scores. Outstanding Educational Performance Recognition
Bonnie Grimes, Russell Jones, Eastside, Grace Hill, Lowell and Bellview elementaries have been recognized for their outstanding educational performance by the University of Arkansas Office of Educational Policy.

Best of the Best
Bellview Elementary has also been voted the Best of the Best of the area elementary schools by the readers of the Northwest Arkansas newspapers.

National Blue Ribbon SchoolRussell D. Jones Elementary

Whiz Kids Compete for State Title
Austin Cooper (Rogers Heritage High School) and Jesse Hollan (Rogers High School) have won the right to compete in the "Hands-On" Ford/AAA Students Auto Skills National Quality Care Challenge.

State Odyssey of the Mind Competition Winners & World Finals Competitors
Northside- 1st Place and special award for their exceptional creativity
Kirksey-1st Place

Rogers High Mounties Girl's Tennis2012 State Champions

Rogers High WrestlingState Runner-Up

Rogers High BaseballState Runner-Up

Rogers High Softball
State Runner-Up

Rogers Boys Golf
4th Place

Rogers Girl's Cross Country3rd Place

Rogers Girls Bowling4th Place

Rogers Cheer3rd Place

Rogers Boy's Track and Field
4th Place

Heritage War Eagles Boy's Indoor Track 2013 State Champions
Heritage War Eagles Boy's Track and Field
2013 State Champions

Arkansas Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year
Maggie Montoya

Rogers High School Boys Cross Country
2012 Runner-Up State Champions

Rogers Heritage High Girls Cross Country
2012 State Champions

State Sportsmanship Award
Heritage High School
2012-2013 Individual All-State RecognitionTrevor Barton, All State Golf
Tiffany Tang, All State Tennis
Katherine Tang, All State Tennis
Haeleigh Long, All State Tennis
Maggie Montoya, All State Cross Country
Lauren Harrell, All State Cross Country
Austin Salazar, All State Cross Country
Taylor Bryant, All State Cross Country
Ian Smith, All State Cross Country
Andrew Simpson, All State Cross Country
Bryce Bray, All State Football
Nick Wary, All State Football
Justin Moore, All State Wrestling
Nick Mulcahy, All State Wrestling
Raul Rodriguez, All State Wrestling
Madison Montgomery, All State Wrestling
Heath Henman, All State Wrestling
Edwin Santos, All State Wrestling
Gio Soto, All State Wrestling
Josue Oscoy, All State Wrestling
Haley Williams, All State Bowling
Taylor Strickland, All State Basketball
Austin Griffin, All State Baseball
Chandler Little, All State Softball
McKinzie James, All State Soccer
Maggie Montoya, All State Track
Chase Lamers, All State Track
Brandon Workman, All State Track
Alye Darter, All State Tennis
Ellen Lundy, All State Tennis
Kaylee Hamilton, All State Tennis
Hannah Owen, All State Cross Counrty
Kesley Brown, All State Cross Country
Deirdre Sheets, All State Cross Country
Forrest Johnson, All STate Football
Josh Qualls, All State Football
Carly Holland, All State Swimming
Colton Holland, All State Swimming
Logan Evans, All State Wrestling
Colton Stewart, All State Wrestling
Kendra Mortimeyer, All State Bowling
Sara Jo Archer, All State Dance
Katie Christian, All State Dance
Ashley Ward, All State Basketball
Brittany Ward, All State Basketball
Lindsay Glynn, All State Softball
Brian Banuelos, All State Soccer
Ellen Lundy, All State Soccer
Hannah Owen, All State Track
Deirdre Sheets, All State Track
Deion Jones, All State Track
Alex Miles, All State Track
Forrest Johnson, All State Track
Daniel Spickes, All State Track
Joey Saucier, All State Track
In 2012-2013, Rogers Public Schools had 24 athletes sign letters of intent to play at the college level.

State Academic Champions Award from the Arkansas Activities Association for Highest GPA
Rogers High School Boys Basketball
Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame Inductee
Coach Carlton Efurd

Outstanding Young University of Arkansas Alumni Award Jessica Sliger
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's All Arkansas Boys Track Coach of the Year
Coach Jay Miles

District Paraprofessional of the Year
Gary Halford

District Secretary of the Year Karla Kilgore
Rogers Teacher of the Year for High School Level
Martin Svoboda

Rogers Middle School Teacher of the Year
Kaye Chiles
Rogers Elementary Teacher of the Year
Amy Glenn

Rogers Educators of the YearThe Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce has been honoring teachers for the past 30 years. Each school nominates a teacher and the chamber's education committee selects three standout teachers as Educators of the Year. The committee added an award this year to honor a Principal of the Year. The 2011-12 recipients are:

Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education's Educator AwardBeth Carnes
2nd in State Boys Baseball
Rogers Heritage High School

National Merit FinalistsJacob Bushnell and Jacob Stautzenberger

Odyssey of the Mind World FinalistsNorthside Elementary and Tillery Elementary
Arkansas Green Schools ChallengeNorthside Elementary - Third Place

Duke Talent Identification Program RecognitionEleven Rogers Public Schools seventh-grade students have been recognized for state honors by the Duke Talent Identification Program for their exceptionally high scores on the ACT or SAT college entrance exams. Congratulations to Casey Aiello, Imani Gosserand, Mackenzie Harrell, Jackson Muller, Jack Vaughan, Michael Zheng, Morgan Dunn, Elaina Barczewski, Claudia Holmer, Joshua Balderas and Laurel Emerson!

DECA International Career and Development Conference HonorsMeredith Breach - National 1st Place winner in food marketing
Katie Humphries and Kaitlin Rhodes - National Finalists in business law and ethics

Selection for Governor’s School is based on a combination of ability and interest and is highly competitive. The four-week intensive program allows students to delve deeper into science, social studies, music and English with some of the brightest students in the state. This program has been offered in Arkansas for 32 years
Arkansas High School Assistant Principal of the YearKaren Highfill

Líderes de Corazon: Public Service Award
Assoc. of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA)Robert Moore, RHS principal, was honored asa leader whose career embodies the highest principles of public service leadership - integrity, compassion, vision, and courage.
Héroes de Corazón: Primary and Secondary Education Award (ALPFA)RHS teacher Jessica Sliger was honored by the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting for her guidance, influence, patience, and teaching in the Hispanic/Latino community.
Outstanding Educational Performance Awards University of Arkansas's Office of Education Policy selected several Rogers schools for Outstanding Educational Performance Awards based on their high achievement on state Benchmark exams. In the top 20 schools in the state for the percent proficient or advanced were Eastside Elementary (literacy) and Kirksey Middle School (math and literacy). Among the top 20 “beating the odds” schools in both math and literacy Benchmark achievement were Eastside Elementary, Grace Hill Elementary, and Oakdale Middle School as well as Bonnie Grimes Elementary (literacy).

Teacher of the Year - Global Association of Teachers of EconomicsAmy Smallwood of Grace Hill Elementary has been selected as the Teacher of the Year (middle level) by the Global Association of Teachers of Economics. She will be honored at a conference in Chicago this October.

Reagan Excellence in Education AwardKelly Pearce, special-education teacher at Kirksey Middle School, was honored by the Arkansas Support Network with the Reagan Excellence in Education Award. This award is in honor of the Reagan sisters, Mary Sue and Betty Lynn Reagan, who taught for many years in Rogers.

7A West Baseball Coach of the YearKeith Kilgore
Arkansas Governor's SchoolThis year, 22 students from the Rogers School District have been selected to attend the 2011 Arkansas Governor’s School. Two students have been selected as alternates. The students from Rogers Heritage High School include Whitney Gall, Rachel Madryga, Hilary Zedlitz, Sonny Huynh, Meena Manavazhahan, William Melendez, Manoj Seeram, Dominic Smith, and Trevor Beutler. Rogers High School students include Nancy Aguilar, Morena Valdizon, Stephany Rodriquez, Sarah Walla, Mabel Serrano, Ashley Jones, Mailee Vang, Michael Moore, Kyle Osmon (alternate), Katie Thompson, Nicole Schwarz, Royal Brock, Trevor Metheny, Brandon Cox and Gus Stuppy (alternate).

Outstanding School AwardBonnie Grimes Elementary recently rose above other finalists and was selected for the Outstanding School/Student Organization Award at Walmart's Celebration of Community. This award is for cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and serves as role model for the region.

NCEA Higher Performing Schools
Four schools in the Rogers School District have been selected by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) as Higher Performing Schools. Their successes will be used to help other schools improve their student achievement. The schools honored are:
· Bellview Elementary – Science
· Eastside Elementary – Mathematics
· Grace Hill Elementary – Mathematics
· Old Wire Road Elementary – Literacy and Mathematics

The National Center for Educational Achievement, a department of ACT, Inc., identified schools in Arkansas and other states that have consistently outperformed schools with similar student populations over a three-year period (2008-2011).
Duke Talent Identification Program RecognitionFifteen Rogers Public Schools seventh-grade students have been recognized for state or national honors by the Duke Talent Identification Program for their exceptionally high scores on the ACT or SAT college entrance exams. Grand recognition at the national level for academic ability was given to Sidney Wilson, Emily Walla and Hannah Robbins. State recognition was given to Alexander Davidson, Margaret Donnell, Jarrod Eisma, Grant Larkin, Tony Roller, Jake Gilbert, Allison Miller, Olivia Chambers, Emily Johnson, Melissa Pointer, Joseph Sultemeier, and Jennifer Mejia.

2010 NCEA Higher Performing Schools
Grace Hill Elementary and Bellview Elementary were recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, for consistently outperforming their peers that serve similar student populations and for bringing more students to college and career readiness than expected.

State DECA Award WinnersThe RHS DECA Club for marketing students received "Diamond" status (the highest recognition) at the State DECA Leadership Conference in Little Rock for significant increased membership and successfully completing several projects and activities during the fall semester. In addition, many RHS DECA students were winners in various competitive events:

Arkansas Music Educators Association's Administrator of the YearRhonda Gentry

Advanced Placement ScholarsAt Rogers Heritage High School, two students qualified for AP National Scholar Awards by earning an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are (James) Alex March and Ashleigh Alecusan.

Seventeen Heritage students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. They are Ashleigh Alecusan, James Britton, Helen Burrell, Gabriela Caceres, Mark Hardiman, Ryan Hollis, Kelly Hudnall, Andrew Johnson, Brett Lester, McKenzie Macy, Padmavathy Manavazhahan, (James) Alex March, Philip Reynolds, Jillian Schmidt, Jessica Torres, Laura Townzen, and Alicia Troby.

Sixteen Heritage students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Daniel Albarran, Jared Berkshire, Caraline Duprey, Jennifer Goodwin, Jane Incao, Nicholas Jordan, Sarah Lind, Mary McNulty, Anna Nguyen, Brittany Perkins, Jessica Priest, Amanda Ritter, Joshua Ross, Zoe Taylor, and Jessica Ugalde.

At Rogers High School, three students qualified as an AP National Scholar after earning a grade of 4 or higher on a 5-point scale on eight or more AP Exams. These students are: James Kelly, Tracer Moore and Grace Weiderhaft.
Twenty-four RHS students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are: Matthew Bell, David Bushnell, Casey Caton, Jeffrey Eisma, Jeremiah Fleeman, James Kelly, Michael Kinzer, Zachary Lane, Whitney Masters, Kelton McFarlane, Tracer Moore, Samuel Reiff, Anna Salomaa, Jes Sanders, Jackson Schmandt, Alex Schroeder, Christopher Sonntag, Daniel Sultemeier, Megan Wary, Matthew Weeden, Grace Weiderhaft, John Whitmore, Matthew Williams, and Mitchell Yost.

Regional Dance Competition WinnersRogers High School Dance Team - 1st Place in Jazz, 2nd Place in Hip Hop, and Showmanship Award-winner
State Tennis ChampionTiffany Tang
State Tennis Runner-up ChampionsRHS Girls' Tennis Team

National Hip Hop Champions - Stage One Production's National CompetitionRogers Heritage High School Hip Hop Team 7A Baseball Conference ChampionsRogers Heritage High School
7A Conference Wrestling ChampionsRogers Heritage High School

7A Conference Boys' Cross Country ChampionsRogers High School
Just for the Kids High Performing SchoolsSix elementary schools - Bellview, Eastside, Garfield, Grimes, Lowell, and Reagan - in the Rogers School District have been selected by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) as Just for the Kids Higher Performing Schools in Arkansas. Their successes will be used to help other schools improve their student achievement.

National Merit FinalistsFrom among 1.5 million juniors taking the PSAT and SAT in 22,000 high schools, seven students in the Rogers School District have achieved the prestigious distinction of being National Merit Finalists this year. The students at Rogers Heritage High School are Ashleigh Alecusan, Mark Hardiman and Alex March. At Rogers High School, the National Merit Finalists are Tracer Moore, Anna Salomaa, Christopher Sonntag and Grace Weiderhaft. These students represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and are among the highest scoring 1,300 students in the nation.Morning News Golfer of the YearSlade Hames

Outstanding Educational Performance AwardsBellview Elementary is among the top 20 elementary schools in student achievement on the state Benchmark math and literacy exams. Bellview ranks No. 4 in the state and outscored every other elementary school in Northwest Arkansas.

Elza Tucker Elementary is among the Top 20 Most Improved Arkansas Elementary Schools in Benchmark Mathematics Achievement (increasing achievement from 77% proficient or advanced in 2008 to 91% in 2009)Northwest Arkansas Art Exhibition WinnersKindergarten First Place - Estafania Benitez, First Grade 3rd Place - Cesar Trujillo, Second Grade 2nd Place - Anna Kieffer, 4th Grade First Place - Estevan Albarron and 3rd Place - Carla Perez
Arkansas Association of School Personnel Administrators' Administrator of the YearDr. Jane Webb

Dale Bumpers Marching Invitational
First Division Band - Heritage High School
First Division Percussion - Heritage High School
First Division Drum Majors-Heritage High School
Second Division - HHS Color Guard
Best Overall Percussion -Heritage High School
First Place Overall- Heritage High School

New National Board Certified Teachers
Twelve Rogers teachers have earned the outstanding distinction of national board certification this year from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. National board certification is the highest credential in the profession of teaching.

The twelve Rogers teachers are Jennifer Artman-Evers, a sixth-grade English teacher at Kirksey Middle School; LaDonna Ball, a 10th-grade English teacher at the Sophomore Campus; Chris Cantwell, a physical education teacher at Eastside Elementary; Cindy Ford, the RHS media specialist and director of libraries and Extended Day School; Kim Fulton, the media specialist at Jones Elementary; Shirley Gregory, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Jones Elementary; Della Hutcheson, a second- and third-grade Sheltered English Immersion teacher at Eastside Elementary; Maud King, a business teacher at Rogers High School; Margaret Lamp, a first-grade teacher at Westside Elementary; Colleen McClain, a third-grade teacher at Mathias Elementary; Brenda Walkenbach, an RHS counselor; and Diane Wooters, a third-grade teacher at Mathias Elementary.

Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest Semi-finalist
Forrest Roth, an RHS senior, was named as a semi-finalist in a national essay contest with more than 6,500 entries.

National Dance Alliance Award-winners
The RHS JV Pom squad earned the Spirit Stick Award for their sincere spirit and enthusiasm at their UALR summer camp. They were also awarded a NDA National Championship Bid for exemplifying the best overall skill and dance technique. In addition, the squad earned the Team Dance Circle of Winners Gold Plaque for superb technique, showmanship, precision and memory.

National Cheerleaders Association Award-winners
RHS JV Cheerleaders won the Spirit Stick Award for their special spirit and enthusiasm at their UALR summer camp. They also were awarded the NCA National Championship Bid for exemplifying the best technical skills and cheerleading technique at the camp. The squad also earned the Most Improved Trophy for consistently improving throughout the camp.

2006-07Newsweek's 1,200 Best High Schools in America
Rogers High School (# 892)

SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" Award
Rogers Public Schools

Named Among Top 10 Bus Maintenance Teams in North America by School Bus Fleet Magazine
Rogers Public Schools

State Champions- Boys Track
Rogers High School

National French Exam - 1st in Arkansas and 2nd in the Nation
Ivan Sanchez

Arkansas Governor's School
Daniel Dutcher and Heather Stout

"Best in Class" Award - American Classics Music Festival (Dallas, TX)
Rogers High School Orchestra

Northwest Arkansas Regional Art Competition Winners
1st Place for Second Grade -Juliett Calderon, 1st Place for Fourth Grade - Russton Johnson, 1st Place for Fifth Grade-Courtney Farnsworth, Second Place for Third Grade-McKenzie McCarty, Second Place for 4th Grade - Nicholas Robinson, Third Place for Kindergarten - Anna Randels, Third Place for First Grade - Geddon Kennedey, and Third Place for Fourth Grade -Holly Rodgers.

Lingle Middle School took First Place in Dramatic Reading, Poetry, and Usage and Mechanics, Second in Dramatic Reading and Vocabulary, and Third in Grammar at the statewide competition. Team members included Ashley Randels, Grarreth Wilson, David Matz, Collin Roberts, Audrey Ford, Lina Tran, Paige Quinlin, Ali Taylor, Chelsea Gatlin, Deanne Norman, Chelsey Shone and Tami Griffith.

Bob Newman, an RHS migrant tutor, and Jeanette Arnhart, an Oakdale Spanish teacher, won a �Heroes of the Heart� humanitarian award from Wal-Mart and the League of United Latin American Citizens for their contributions to the Hispanic community.

Arkansas Quality Award

Rogers High School has been honored for achieving the second level of the Arkansas Quality Award this year. This highly respected set of awards in the business community honors companies and organizations which have implemented a quality management system. The awards system is used by businesses, government agencies, schools and a variety of other groups to improve quality, productivity and financial effectiveness.

Rachel Osborn, a senior at RHS, has been selected as one of two Arkansas delegates to the US Senate Youth Program.

Over 60% of the 254 Advanced Placement exams taken by Rogers students last spring received scores that will qualify students for college credit at most colleges in the country. The following students were also recognized for particular honors by the College Board, which conducts the Advanced Placement Program:

Academic State ChampionsThe 2009-10 Rogers High School Boys Basketball Team was recognized by the Arkansas Activities Association for having the highest grade point average for a boys basketball team in the state - a 3.667. On the court, they also had great success with a 22-6 record.
Jr. Miss Arkansas High School AmericaRHS student Brianna Graham
American School and University Magazine's Outstanding Design Award WinnerRogers Heritage High School
State Champion Debate TeamRogers Heritage High School
National Regional Winner for NAWIC CAD-DraftingChris Carroll - Cris competed against students in four states and his original design for a library excelled in this competition that considered creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings.

Arkansas Scholastic Press Association Walter J. Lemke AwardDiana Kolman, Rogers High School publications advisor, was honored for her exemplary service to scholastic journalism in the state of Arkansas.

Ozark Natural Science Center Educator of the YearRyan Finley - Mr. Finley was recognized for this honor for his unwavering support and dedication to environmental education and ONSC.

Sarah D. Barder Fellow at Johns Hopkins UniversityJoy Wolfe
Odyssey of the Mind State WinnersElmwood Middle School - First Place, Lingle Middle School - Second Place

State ChampionsRogers Heritage High School Wrestling Team
7A Coach of the YearPerry Escalante - Rogers Heritage High School Football Coach

Duke Talent Identification RecognitionTyler Brunson, Jackson Carter, Jaeyeon Chang, Harrison Kendall, Chandler Kern, Jordan Maass, Mackenzie Muirhead, Emily Sherrill, Jennifer Tate, Morganne Walker, Townsend Wenzler, Kesley Brown, Ivan Ellis, Will Johnson, Jacob Macy, Willow Moyer, Anna Layton, Tasha Repella, Alisha Sahu, Jessamy Samuels, and Britt Woods are seventh-graders in the Rogers School District who were honored for their exceptional academic ability and high scores on the ACT or SAT by the Duke University Talent Identification Program.
Diamond School to Watch
Kirksey Middle School, the first school in the state to be selected as a Diamond School to Watch, was again chosen to be among a select group of schools designated as model schools in the state and in the nation. More...

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Wal-Mart Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest WinnerCortney Van Wilpe, a student at Oakdale Middle School, wrote an essay on “L.I.V.E. the Dream: Lead. Inspire. Volunteer. Educate" that received the highest score of all the essays submitted by 6th grade students in the Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville School Districts.